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Amazing Almond Chicken Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: AMYRULEEN

"Amazingly Wonderful Almond Chicken Casserole! My grandmother made this for me, and I could not believe how wonderful it was. It is very rich and filling. It would be great for potlucks, or family reunions."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can water or chicken broth
  • 4 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 2 cups water chestnuts, drained (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery round crackers
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup shredded Colby cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large pan over medium heat, stir together cream of chicken soup and water (or broth). Stir in chicken, chestnuts, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Stir in celery, onion, salt, and rice. Combine well, then pour into a casserole dish.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in crushed crackers, and stir to coat with butter. Pour crackers over the top of casserole. Then sprinkle almonds and shredded cheese over the top.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by RKUHLOW
This recipe was a big hit with my whole family. It is now a regular on my meal-planning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by Sarah
Very quick prep...and very good texture to the dish...however, I would cut the mayo amount by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2006 by QUINNTESSA
All you can taste is the mayo. Won't make again MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by VDUBPRINCESS
This was very flavorful! But we all got a stomach ache after eating it. There is just too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by SKEETERGIRL87
I was disappointed in how this turned out. I was really excited because I had been looking for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by BARTKADN
This was really easy and quite good. I can't give it a 5 yet, but some tweaking next time and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by mom2oovc
I was afraid to try it since there weren't any reviews yet, but I'm glad I did...it was tasty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by CBASS
This is true comfort food. A truely yummy chicken casserole with some crunchiness to it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by LYNN39SCAF
This tasted very good although I agree about the almonds sticking to the cheese. Next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by Helen
Just great,lots of flavor, will make for Church pot lucks and a Hospice Casserole program I am...